So I've had an "off" week this past week so weigh in was sure to be "interesting" to say the least. I was at a marriage conference all weekend - and tried to make good choices with the food that was available to eat. Then went to a 50th wedding anniversary party that again I made good choices with what I ate. But then I got sick. My walking has literally stopped. I have had minimal to no exercise in almost 5 days now. I'm wiped out. Then add some other "women issues" on top of all this I just figured it was my time for an "up" week in my weight loss.
So I step on the scale and the clerk says "well, your up 0.4lbs - but she told me to take off my glasses that were on my head and my watch. I was actually ok with the 0.4lb weight gain, but I did as I was told. And sure enough - my weight remained the same as last week!! Can you just imagine how happy I was to hear that!!
So what did I learn this week??
(1) I did make good choices with my food. This is probably the main reason why WW works for me. Its not a diet. Its a change in my eating habits. I still eat all the yummy stuff every one else eats - just not as much. And although some times I choose to say "no" to something yummy - its truly my choice. I'm in total control.
(2) That yes my walking makes me feel good - its not the end all to my weight loss. I am really looking forward to getting back to walking though - I miss the way my body feels when I'm done and the energy that comes with it. And honestly, when I'm walking - I'm usually alone - and I really enjoy that alone time in my thoughts - usually just enjoying all the beauty around me and reminded of all the Blessings I truly am surrounded by.
(3) And finally, that my watch and sun-glasses weigh 0.4lbs. AMAZING right?? I wonder what else I could take off when I weigh in?!?!?
Ive been home sick for the last few days - but hopeful to be up and getting back to some normalcy sooner than later.
Until next time...
Deb
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013
I CANT EVEN BELIEVE IT~~
Thursday, February 21, 2013
So there I was - waiting in line to get weighed in. I so wanted to just say forget it and just go sit down to hear my weekly WW meeting. It was my turn. I took of my sweater - then my shoes - and anything else I think could help with that moment of truth. The lady who took my information asked how I was - my reply was "I'll be glad when this moment is over - I'm not looking forward to the results". She asked me why I was so distraught over the outcome - I confessed Id eaten my way thru my birthday weekend - with drinks to add to it, and cake and and and.... Anyway, I said "whatever it is - it was my birthday present to me" - with sarcasm of course.
I couldn't believe my ears - I was down 1 lb. Totaling 18.8 lbs all together. I'm not sure how it happen but it did.. I have proof - its in my book - in the system.
I met with my WW leader after the meeting - inquiring of what my goal weight should be. The number she told me was insane to me. She immediately knew that my head was spinning with the number she gave me and I was immediately deflated - forgetting all about the success of this past week. She literally told me to "stop". I'm letting this "number" get in my head. She asked me what I thought my ideal weight was and I immediately thought about when I got married. I was the most healthiest at that moment and looked my best (as an adult). I was hoping that would be close to my "ideal" weight - per my BMI. It isn't. My WW Leader spoke to me in some great length - I could tell she was trying to stop my head from rolling - inflate me back up - not let this number be my downfall to success. She told me that once I get to the weight I was at my wedding to go see my doctor. To get a second opinion. If my doctor says that is a good weight for me I could bring in a note from him and it could be my "goal" weight. But I have to get a doctors note. Anyway, I left the meeting - still in shock of this number she gave me.
I was talking to a friend about it when I got home and as I was telling her "the number" and what number I thought it should be (from when I got married). She agreed I looked my best at my wedding. Then I looked at a wedding picture of Justin and I. Yes - I looked and felt the best I ever had as an adult. But could I have stood to loose more? After really looking at the picture - yes I could. I wasn't thin - nor do I want to be - but I do want to be healthy. Just because I was thinner than I ever had been (as an adult) doesn't mean its a healthy weight. I still don't think the number my WW leader gave me was too low for me - but I do think I can be less than my wedding day weight! That's progress~~
Looks like I have a long way to go - but I'm going to do this!! Not sure how long it will take me - but "I'M" worth it all the same.
Until next time...
Deb
So there I was - waiting in line to get weighed in. I so wanted to just say forget it and just go sit down to hear my weekly WW meeting. It was my turn. I took of my sweater - then my shoes - and anything else I think could help with that moment of truth. The lady who took my information asked how I was - my reply was "I'll be glad when this moment is over - I'm not looking forward to the results". She asked me why I was so distraught over the outcome - I confessed Id eaten my way thru my birthday weekend - with drinks to add to it, and cake and and and.... Anyway, I said "whatever it is - it was my birthday present to me" - with sarcasm of course.
I couldn't believe my ears - I was down 1 lb. Totaling 18.8 lbs all together. I'm not sure how it happen but it did.. I have proof - its in my book - in the system.
I met with my WW leader after the meeting - inquiring of what my goal weight should be. The number she told me was insane to me. She immediately knew that my head was spinning with the number she gave me and I was immediately deflated - forgetting all about the success of this past week. She literally told me to "stop". I'm letting this "number" get in my head. She asked me what I thought my ideal weight was and I immediately thought about when I got married. I was the most healthiest at that moment and looked my best (as an adult). I was hoping that would be close to my "ideal" weight - per my BMI. It isn't. My WW Leader spoke to me in some great length - I could tell she was trying to stop my head from rolling - inflate me back up - not let this number be my downfall to success. She told me that once I get to the weight I was at my wedding to go see my doctor. To get a second opinion. If my doctor says that is a good weight for me I could bring in a note from him and it could be my "goal" weight. But I have to get a doctors note. Anyway, I left the meeting - still in shock of this number she gave me.
I was talking to a friend about it when I got home and as I was telling her "the number" and what number I thought it should be (from when I got married). She agreed I looked my best at my wedding. Then I looked at a wedding picture of Justin and I. Yes - I looked and felt the best I ever had as an adult. But could I have stood to loose more? After really looking at the picture - yes I could. I wasn't thin - nor do I want to be - but I do want to be healthy. Just because I was thinner than I ever had been (as an adult) doesn't mean its a healthy weight. I still don't think the number my WW leader gave me was too low for me - but I do think I can be less than my wedding day weight! That's progress~~
Looks like I have a long way to go - but I'm going to do this!! Not sure how long it will take me - but "I'M" worth it all the same.
Until next time...
Deb
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Worried...BIG TIME!!
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
So today I weigh in for my weekly weigh in. After a weekend of Birthday celebration and very minimal walking this past week I am afraid I have gained. There is a huge part of me that just wants to not weigh-in at all this week - try again next week. But I acknowledge that this is part of my problem. When things get tough - I'm ready to bail out - make any excuses possible not to fulfill my obligation. I am going to do things different this time. I'm not bailing because I'm convinced I'm going to have a bad week. I'm going to face my own consequences for my own actions. It's tough growing up.
Another downfall this past week is that my heal on my right foot is hurting very bad. Which is making it more difficult to get up and walk. I was up to 3 miles a day, but now due to the pain my heal I'm lucking if I get 1 mile accomplished. I did some research and it seems like I may have a spur or maybe a Plantar Fasciitis (total self diagnoses based on my own research). I'm sure walking on concrete and asfault isn't helping. The old me would just say forget it - just stop walking - not worth that pain. I knew I was heading in that direction so I did some more research and found some walking/workout videos on line - that were free!! I found one that does 2 miles in 30 minutes and I can be at home - off concrete and in my living room. I did the first half yesterday and my foot doesn't hurt. Today I'm going to try the full 30 minutes and see how my foot handles that. This is HUGE progress for me. I'm also hopeful I will be amping up my activity by "Just Dancing" with my dear friend Cherie - who is now a neighbor.
So today I will go weigh in - with my tail between my legs - BUT will the mindset that last week has past and this is a brand new week. Whatever I gained I will loose. I will not beat myself up. One bad week is not the end of the line. I CAN DO THIS!! I WILL DO THIS!!
I'll check back later with my results - Until then...
Deb
So today I weigh in for my weekly weigh in. After a weekend of Birthday celebration and very minimal walking this past week I am afraid I have gained. There is a huge part of me that just wants to not weigh-in at all this week - try again next week. But I acknowledge that this is part of my problem. When things get tough - I'm ready to bail out - make any excuses possible not to fulfill my obligation. I am going to do things different this time. I'm not bailing because I'm convinced I'm going to have a bad week. I'm going to face my own consequences for my own actions. It's tough growing up.
Another downfall this past week is that my heal on my right foot is hurting very bad. Which is making it more difficult to get up and walk. I was up to 3 miles a day, but now due to the pain my heal I'm lucking if I get 1 mile accomplished. I did some research and it seems like I may have a spur or maybe a Plantar Fasciitis (total self diagnoses based on my own research). I'm sure walking on concrete and asfault isn't helping. The old me would just say forget it - just stop walking - not worth that pain. I knew I was heading in that direction so I did some more research and found some walking/workout videos on line - that were free!! I found one that does 2 miles in 30 minutes and I can be at home - off concrete and in my living room. I did the first half yesterday and my foot doesn't hurt. Today I'm going to try the full 30 minutes and see how my foot handles that. This is HUGE progress for me. I'm also hopeful I will be amping up my activity by "Just Dancing" with my dear friend Cherie - who is now a neighbor.
So today I will go weigh in - with my tail between my legs - BUT will the mindset that last week has past and this is a brand new week. Whatever I gained I will loose. I will not beat myself up. One bad week is not the end of the line. I CAN DO THIS!! I WILL DO THIS!!
I'll check back later with my results - Until then...
Deb
Monday, February 18, 2013
Monday Monday....
Monday, February 18, 2013.
Today is President's day - although I am working. But that's ok, because I feel like when I'm at work I eat less. Especially after this weekend of Birthday celebrations. I am so not looking forward to weigh in on Wednesday! I've eaten Mexican Food (with drinks), Ziti Pasta, Cupcakes, Brisket, cake... and a whole lot more in the last 3 days. I bought some Artichokes (which I love) and plan on eating that for the next 2 nights for dinner. I've eaten up every one of my activity points as well as a few of my extra points given to us every week. I wouldn't be surprised if I gain 2-5 lbs this week. Uhg... I just have to buck it up and chalk it off as my Bday gift to myself. Joy Joy Joy!!
On a positive note. I finally read this blog to Justin - He liked it. Said I should share it because its funny - yet honest. Hence why all of a sudden this shows up on my Facebook.
Ok all... hope you have a great Monday - Hope you see less of me next time!!
Deb
Today is President's day - although I am working. But that's ok, because I feel like when I'm at work I eat less. Especially after this weekend of Birthday celebrations. I am so not looking forward to weigh in on Wednesday! I've eaten Mexican Food (with drinks), Ziti Pasta, Cupcakes, Brisket, cake... and a whole lot more in the last 3 days. I bought some Artichokes (which I love) and plan on eating that for the next 2 nights for dinner. I've eaten up every one of my activity points as well as a few of my extra points given to us every week. I wouldn't be surprised if I gain 2-5 lbs this week. Uhg... I just have to buck it up and chalk it off as my Bday gift to myself. Joy Joy Joy!!
On a positive note. I finally read this blog to Justin - He liked it. Said I should share it because its funny - yet honest. Hence why all of a sudden this shows up on my Facebook.
Ok all... hope you have a great Monday - Hope you see less of me next time!!
Deb
Friday, February 15, 2013
TODAY is the Day!!
Friday, February 15, 2013
Well today I turned 44. I was down 1.2
lbs this week and totaling 17.8lbs. I'm very happy with this. I posted a
picture on Facebook today saying "I'm 44 and down 17.8lbs" with a
picture of me today. I haven't really told many people I'm back on WW -
didn't want the constant pressure of questions and such. Although many
people have already noticed the change in my physical appearance -
which has been great!! Someone told me I should just say I lost 18lbs... but I decided not to - because I haven't YET.. but I will. And when I do - I'll post it - TRUST ME!!
I feel like its time for a disclosure - For the record - I'm not trying to get skinny. I am trying to be healthy. Before I got back on WW I hurt all the time. My back every morning made me feel like I was 100 years old. My hips were starting to hurt and finally my knees ached badly. My family is known for having knee replacements and hip replacements and I knew I was on that road to the same. That fear alone got me back on WW. So far my back pain has pretty much gone away, my hips don't hurt at all and my knees are about 85% better than 17lbs ago.
So today I'm celebrating another year - the blessings that come with
that - my family, friends and the fact that there is "less of me" this
year than last. And the promise to myself there will be less of me next
year than this year.
Someone told me to "go forth and be fabulous" - Sounds like a GREAT plan to me.
Until next time,
Deb~~
Monday, February 11, 2013
This is the week!!
Monday, February 11, 2013
Well this is the week (I turn 44) - I
will make my announcement that I am on WW and have lost an "x" amount of
weight since the end of December. This past weekend I messed up - and I
can only hope it wont be devastating when I weigh in on Wednesday. I'm
fasting today - only eating fruits and vegetables... I'm doing it with a
group of ladies from my church - because there is a Women's Recovery
Group about to start up next week and we are fasting and praying
together today. So I'm fasting first of all for the ministry - but it
helps that I need to do this for my big announcement this week as well..
Seems like a win win.. :)
Anyway.. just wanted to check in and wish everyone a GREAT week this week. We are all in this together - like my WW leader always says - See less of you next time!!!
Blessings INDEED,
Debbie
Anyway.. just wanted to check in and wish everyone a GREAT week this week. We are all in this together - like my WW leader always says - See less of you next time!!!
Blessings INDEED,
Debbie
Friday, February 8, 2013
Surprise Surprise~~
February 8, 2013
Well I weighed in on Wednesday - not really looking forward to it due to my many mistakes in the past week (Superbowl and just life) - I almost didn't weigh in this week - but I decided that regardless of the number - I knew the reasons why it would have gone up.
So I stepped on scale and Surprise Surprise!! I'm down 2.6lbs. Once again I thought the Clerk was wrong with the number - but when I got home and checked the website - I was thrilled to see it wasn't a mistake.
So what happen - - I can say Ive stepped up my walking this past week. Over the weekend I just started walking around my neighborhood and actually got lost and ended up walking almost 2 miles. Ive been walking around my work complex at least 2x a day if not more - and then walk when I get home for another mile. Its not much - but since I was literally doing NOTHING as far as activity 4 weeks ago - Im assuming this is why I have lost those 2.6lbs.
I also (per my WW Leader's suggestion) switched my settings to use my activity points 1st before using my extra 49 points we get each week - this was helpful because I literally walk to earn those extra points if I am going out. It literally gives me control of what points I am eating.
So next week is my birthday - Im excited about announcing that Im back on WW and how much weight total Ive lost. So far 16.6.. but I weigh in next Wednesday and that will be the number I announce with.
Wish me luck.. until next time,
Deb
Well I weighed in on Wednesday - not really looking forward to it due to my many mistakes in the past week (Superbowl and just life) - I almost didn't weigh in this week - but I decided that regardless of the number - I knew the reasons why it would have gone up.
So I stepped on scale and Surprise Surprise!! I'm down 2.6lbs. Once again I thought the Clerk was wrong with the number - but when I got home and checked the website - I was thrilled to see it wasn't a mistake.
So what happen - - I can say Ive stepped up my walking this past week. Over the weekend I just started walking around my neighborhood and actually got lost and ended up walking almost 2 miles. Ive been walking around my work complex at least 2x a day if not more - and then walk when I get home for another mile. Its not much - but since I was literally doing NOTHING as far as activity 4 weeks ago - Im assuming this is why I have lost those 2.6lbs.
I also (per my WW Leader's suggestion) switched my settings to use my activity points 1st before using my extra 49 points we get each week - this was helpful because I literally walk to earn those extra points if I am going out. It literally gives me control of what points I am eating.
So next week is my birthday - Im excited about announcing that Im back on WW and how much weight total Ive lost. So far 16.6.. but I weigh in next Wednesday and that will be the number I announce with.
Wish me luck.. until next time,
Deb
Monday, February 4, 2013
Thankful for a new day...
February 4, 2013
Well yesterday I over-indulged for Super Bowl. The big difference is that today I don't feel guilty about it. I know I am on the right track. One day of getting off track wont steer me away from my ultimate goal. Today I am going to take an extra walk - and track all my points - and feel free knowing that Today is a Brand New Day!! Looking onward - saying good bye to yesterday with a smile - and thankful for my new outlook on getting healthy!!
Well yesterday I over-indulged for Super Bowl. The big difference is that today I don't feel guilty about it. I know I am on the right track. One day of getting off track wont steer me away from my ultimate goal. Today I am going to take an extra walk - and track all my points - and feel free knowing that Today is a Brand New Day!! Looking onward - saying good bye to yesterday with a smile - and thankful for my new outlook on getting healthy!!
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